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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ Star Who Filmed in Mississippi, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, known for Star Trek and X-Men, died at 86. His Mississippi connections included filming Logan and narrating a Delta State planetarium show.
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Making Better Predictions of Black Hole Smash-Ups

One of the most cataclysmic events to occur in the cosmos involves the collision of two black holes. Formed from the deathly collapse of...

Applied Sciences Partners with RebelWell to Offer Healthier Options for UM Campus

New resources are available for University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students hoping to keep their New Year's resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle,...

UM Law Professor Assists Mississippi’s Sentencing Disparity Task Force

In an effort to establish uniform justice in criminal cases, the Sentencing Disparity Task Force, authorized by the 2018 session of the Mississippi Legislature,...

UM Pharmacy Faculty Honored with ASHP Distinguished Service Awards

Two faculty members in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy were honored for their service to the pharmacy profession at the recent American...

‘Mr. Magazine’ Hopes to Donate Collection to Future Magazine Museum

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Having a collection of more than 35,000 first-edition magazines, Samir Husni admits he may have a problem – space. “I can't say...

LOU Crime & Emergency Reports From Jan. 31, 2018

The following reports were made Jan. 31, 2019, by city, university and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise noted. Oxford Police Department issued 66...

Confederate Groups Organize “Mississippi Stands” Rally to Counter SASI Convention

By Talbert Toole Lifestyles Editor talbert.toole@hottytoddy.com Two Confederate groups—Confederate 901 and The Hiwaymen—have organized a "Mississippi Stands" rally in Oxford for Feb. 23. The rally comes in...

Veto on Beer Ordinance Stands in Water Valley

By Alyssa Schnugg News Editor alyssa.schnugg@hottytoddy.com Water Valley's controversial city law requiring a meal to be served when ordering beer or light wine will remain as is...

University Sets Annual Black History Month Observances

Two internationally renowned educators are the keynote speakers for annual Black History Month observances at the University of Mississippi. Tim Wise, a critically acclaimed antiracist...

LOU Crime & Emergency Calls from Jan. 30, 2019

The following reports were made Jan. 30, 2019, by city and county law enforcement agencies, unless otherwise indicated. Oxford Police Department issued 17 tickets, investigated...
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